Sea Dreams

A whisper soft breeze catches my hair and I push it back in place out of the way of my camera lens. The scent of sea air fills me with primal memories of safety and comfort. A bird calls sternly to her dinner as the waves gently swoosh and smack on the sandy shore. As I stand and watch the clouds change color and create dancing light upon the water. A calmness enfolds me. It lingers still.

Sea Dreams
A tranquil Pacific Ocean catches the soft light of late afternoon from a cloud filled blue sky. Bodega Bay, California
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Sunrise Sunset

It is once again time for my Friday feature of guest photography. This week I searched for the very best sunrise and sunset shots from the Photographers of Etsy. It was difficult to choose only six. There is some amazing talent out there in the "Etsyverse." Be sure to visit each of these wonderful galleries by clicking on the shop name or the photo information link. Enjoy the show!

Children in the Sunset
by finfera
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Folly Sunrise
by FlashForward
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Haystack Rock
by mesmanimages
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Eternity
by mysaturnalia
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Tandem
by everydayeros
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second silhouette
by ravencolours
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Rising

According to astrology some of us are ruled by the sun and some by the moon, not to mention many other planets. The sun is hot, dry and masculine in nature; whereas the moon is associated with the feminine and dark energies. There are sun worshipers and folk that like to howl at the moon. We have early risers and night owls. Whichever group you prefer I hope that my photographs bring light to your day or your night. Tell me which of our celestial bodies brings out the best in you.

Sunrise
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Moonrise
A glowing blue moonrise is an abstract explosion of color with a silhouette of the horizon and will look perfect as an accent piece in your decor.
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Sunrise Moonrise Photo Set
Two different presentations of a rising glowing sun or moon against a dark horizon. One brilliant red the other illuminating blue.
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Sunrise Snow

Sleepy eyed I peeked my head out from under the warm covers. A rosy glow was painting the ponderosa pines outside my window a lovely blush. I slowly crawled out of bed and grabbed my robe. On my way to fix coffee I noticed that the room was flooded with the early eastern light casting pink glows and purple shadows across the room. Fortified with a cup of coffee I threw a coat on and ventured out into the front yard. Last year's dried flowers were pushing up from under a blue blanket of snow in the soft pink light of sunrise. I hope you like this wintry picture too.

Sunrise Snow
Last year's dried flowers look lovely under a blue blanket of snow in the soft rose light of sunrise.
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Sunday Morning Gallery - Hope Rises Each Day

For me hope rises with the sun. I can not help but feel renewed when I see our beautiful star rise above the horizon. And even though I have seen many sunrises they are all different. Every one. Some are soft and innocent like a newborn, while others are bold and full of explosive energy.

With so much fear and despair in our world I offer hope that with each sunrise we have a new day to do better and be better. Go for it!